The Colonies of Benevolence are seven impressive cultural landscapes in The Netherlands and Belgium. They tell a story that started 200 years ago. It is a story of the greatest ambitions: eliminating poverty, creating a better life for people, cultivating poor soilÖ The scale on which this took place was unique.Two centuries later, the Colonies are embarking on a new future. They are globally unique as testimonies of an Enlightened, utopian experiment and of what followed afterwards.Learn about the Colonies and their fascinating story. A story of people.

The Colonies Ė A story of people- A brilliant plan?- The plan and its practical implementation- Continuity and evolution.- Shame and pride- The seven Colonies Frederiksoord Wilhelminaoord Willemsoord Ommerschans Wortel Veenhuizen Merksplas- Unique in the world